Steve Skarnulis
ALS Survivor-so far!
This website is meant to share Steve’s story and adventures, bring awareness to ALS charities and provide an outlet for him as a consultant and writer as we traverse through this time in his life.
Who is Steve?
Steve Skarnulis is a husband, father, and trial lawyer who has been disabled and deprived of his voice due to ALS, a fatal neurodegenerative disease. Prior to his diagnosis, Steve was active in every facet of his life. Running, cycling, fitness, intense hiking, skiing—he loved it all. He founded and managed Cain & Skarnulis PLLC, a respected Texas law firm, and tried big cases to juries and judges in a variety of venues.
What now?
Though he has been sidelined from the life he knew, there’s a lot more to the story. Joined by family and friends to fight ALS and support worthy causes for research and provide resources for vulnerable victims, Team Skarnulis is the next chapter.
Litigation
Steve Skarnulis was a trial lawyer known well among members of the bar and judiciary for his crisp, professional presence and integrity. He was in a small circle of go-to litigators for big Texas cases.
ALS brought that to an abrupt end. He quickly lost his voice and physical strength to control courtrooms, much less handle long days in front of a jury.
The disease has stolen much, but Steve has not lost a step in cognition or focus. He is entertaining cases selectively to work with firms as a consultant or referring counsel.